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Adam Weitsman buys 117 Pudgy Penguins NFTs to support collection in rough patch
The New York scrap-metal billionaire says he bought 117 Pudgy Penguins on-chain over the weekend to support a favourite collection. Nobody else has confirmed the purchase.
Keshav Aggarwal · 12 Oct · 5 min
US government's seized Bitcoin holdings fall about $16bn from peak as price slides
Washington's seized Bitcoin is worth about $16bn less than it was a year ago, Arkham data shows. The government didn't sell a coin, the market moved instead.
Keshav Aggarwal · 11 Oct · 4 min
China plans national blockchain network, keeps crypto ban
The Communist Party Central Committee and State Council want a state-run blockchain network and a national computing grid. Crypto trading and mining stay banned, and no timeline is given.
Jayshree Majumdar · 10 Oct · 6 min
Hong Kong crypto dealing commission falls 13.5% to HK$99.3m in H1 2026
The SFC's half-year review shows virtual asset dealing commission of HK$99.3m in H1 2026, down from HK$115m, while the wider securities industry posted a HK$51.7bn net profit.
Jayshree Majumdar · 10 Oct · 5 min
Hong Kong warns unlicensed payment platforms of enforcement action
Acting treasury chief Joseph Chan told LegCo that platforms registered only as fintech firms may face enforcement, as the HKMA weighs 16 complaints about unlicensed stored value facilities.
Keshav Aggarwal · 10 Oct · 5 min
Visa stablecoin survey: 46% intent, 16% use, 6% understand them
A Visa Consumer 360 study of 14,250 people across 14 Asia-Pacific markets found 46% expect to use stablecoins within five years, but only 16% used them in the past year and just 6% understand how…
Keshav Aggarwal · 10 Oct · 7 minEvents
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Gate to launch Visa crypto-linked card in more than 40 markets
Gate says its Visa card will convert crypto to fiat at the checkout in 40-plus countries and territories. No country list, fees or supported assets are public yet.
Jayshree Majumdar · 8 Oct · 6 min
TOKEN2049 to launch New York edition in June 2027
The crypto conference series is adding a US flagship, with 15,000 attendees expected in New York on 16-17 June 2027 and tickets on sale at $599.
Keshav Aggarwal · 7 Oct · 5 min
WLFI payments plan lacks named partner and timeline for USD1 users
WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman told TOKEN2049 the company wants its USD1 stablecoin paying drivers, contractors and creators at large internet firms. No partner or date has been named.
Jayshree Majumdar · 7 Oct · 7 min